That Black Boy Joy

Lordevery and Derwin King

That Black Boy Joy is a platform where lordevery, derwinking, and guest break down barriers and allow black boys to be themselves and so much more.

  1. Jan 30

    episode 128: the hidden power of saying no

    Tired of people-pleasing? Lordevery and Derwin King break down boundaries, self-worth, and saying “no” without guilt. Learn how Black and queer men can protect their peace, manage energy, and build relationships that actually lift them up.

    1h 2m

  2. 12/10/2025

    episode 127: no aisle, no audience, just us w/Obio Jones

    In this episode, Obio Jones opens up about his recently revealed marriage and the profound impact it has had on his identity and outlook on life. Joined by hosts Lordevery and Derwin King, Obio discusses the journey of finding what he truly needs through prayer and reflection. The conversation explores themes of presence, kindness, and the transformative power of love. Obio shares insights into balancing personal joy with partnership and his aspirations for the future. Be sure to stick around for Obio's prayer!

    1h 10m

  3. 11/21/2025

    episode 126: peace up, hookahs down

    This week, Lord Devery and Derwin King dive into the chaos and comedy of nightlife etiquette (including the mystery and mess of “bottle wars”). Derwin opens up about navigating sobriety in spaces that do not always make it easy, and what that journey looks like for them. They also unpack the latest drama from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (because of course they do). It is a little shade, a little growth, and a whole lot of ThatBlackBoyJoy.

    47 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    episode 125: Just Us Two: Love, Mental Health & Family Through a Black Queer Lens

    In this episode of thatblackboyjoy., Derwin and Lord Devery sit down with filmmaker Tasheem Ingram to discuss his powerful new short film, Just Us Two. Shot entirely on an iPhone and presented in striking black-and-white, the film follows a newly married Black gay couple as they navigate the intersections of love, mental health, and family expectations. Tune in for an episode filled with insight, creativity, and conversation about what it means to love, and be seen, as Black queer men today.

    47 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    episode 124: all is fair in love & black business w/ MIPBCO

    In this episode, your hosts Derwin King and Lord Devery sit down with partners in life and business, Orlando Whigham and Troy Barnes, the co-owners of Mirror Image Photo Booths. Together, they reflect on what it means to build a brand and a relationship rooted in trust, creativity, and authenticity.

    1h 2m

  6. 10/08/2025

    episode 123: luxe, lyrics, and living your truth w/ LYRICALMAR

    In this episode, lordevery and derwin king sit down with rapper and songwriter LYRICALMAR to talk about artistry, authenticity, and standing in your truth. from growing up in DC to redefining what black joy and luxury sound like, LYRICALMAR opens up about creativity, confidence, and living fully in “I Am Here Now.”

    51 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    episode 122: rest as resistance

    In this episode, Lord Devery and Derwin King lean into the realities of transition, change, and the radical act of rest. The hosts share personal reflections on how they’ve experienced seasons of uncertainty and what it looks like to shift the narrative — from fear and loss to preparation and transformation. This conversation explores how Black men, especially in queer community, can reclaim rest as a source of power, healing, and clarity.

    54 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    episode 121: breaking up, showing up

    In this episode, Derwin and Lord Devery have a candid conversation about Derwin’s recent breakup and what it taught him about presence, heartbreak, and growth. Through vulnerability and critical reflection, they unpack how breakups can become powerful teachers when we resist the urge to suppress emotions and instead stay grounded in “I Am Here Now.”

    1h 2m
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That Black Boy Joy is a platform where lordevery, derwinking, and guest break down barriers and allow black boys to be themselves and so much more.

Information

  • Creator
    Lordevery and Derwin King
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lordevery and Derwin King
  • Show Website
    That Black Boy Joy